Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a wonderful holiday to rekindle in our hearts and minds the self sacrificing of our military personnel. In these times of turmoil and in times past, our brave soldiers gave themselves up to protect our country. They fought courageously to ensure our freedom.  Most of these warriors were young men and women, with their whole life waiting before them.  In their untimely deaths, the rights and privileges of our great country have been established and preserved. Most of us will celebrate with picnics and parties without stopping to realize the debt we owe to our fellow citizens for allowing us to enjoy these freedoms. Take just five minutes to stop, thank the good Lord for our country, for the sacrifices our military have endured and the many sorrows others have had to give you this.  I heard one young man interviewed on the TV. He was recently given the Medal of Honor, the highest tribute given to any military personnel. When asked how he felt about that, he responded that he only did what any of the others in his unit would have done in the same situation. He felt he was only a mediocre soldier, not worthy of the praise. He then pondered how much more the good soldiers had accomplished. I was touched by his humility and thought to myself that his attitude portrayed the qualities of a great soldier. One who is willing to sacrifice all, just because it is the right thing to do. I only hope and pray that his example in this would be Jesus Christ. Jesus, who gave Himself for all, to give us the the right to be the children of God; who paid our debt, and ensured our freedom to become a citizen of heaven. Isn't He the best example of sacrifice and honor?